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Bangkok ๐น๐ญ
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Barcelona ๐ช๐ธ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 5,680,000 | 5,585,556 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 |
| Official language(s) | Thai | Catalan, Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, November, December | April - June, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December |
| Currency | THB - Thai Baht (เธฟ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1560 | $2384 | $1293 | $1867 | $2143 |
| Rent | $616 | $932 | $732 | $778 | $923 |
| Groceries | $191 | $121 | $87 | $281 | $127 |
| Dining out | $168 | $403 | $131 | $182 | $207 |
| Cafe | $45 | $45 | $18 | $49 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $127 | $213 | $96 | $159 | $160 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $10 | $16 | $25 | $21 |
| Public transportation | $32 | $127 | $21 | $11 | $17 |
| Taxis | $19 | $48 | $14 | $9 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $0 | $24 | $49 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $81 | $8 | $81 | $97 |
| Museums and sights | $21 | $33 | $9 | $20 | $217 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $112 | $73 | $64 | $77 |
| Gym | $96 | $81 | $15 | $69 | $42 |
| Yoga | $98 | $93 | $54 | $65 | $54 |
| Massage | $11 | $59 | $20 | $51 | $101 |
| SIM card options | AIS | Vodafone, Movistar | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | 10% for restaurants, bars and services | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Grab | Cabify, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber | N/A |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Meat and fish dishes, vegetables, noodles and soup | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices |
| Local food specialities | Pad thai, tom yam, kway teow reua, som tum, sooan | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomรกquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole |
| Eat like a local | Food stalls, local markets, shophouse restaurants | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 416 listings on Happy Cow | 98 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow |